Portland Architectural Salvage

Category:	Hardware Store
Address:	131 Preble St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Phone:	+1 207-780-0634
Site:	portlandsalvage.com
Rating:	3.8
Working:	10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–4PM Closed

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Reviews 19

Matt Brock

Above average rating because of the sheer vastness of their collection. They have *everything* here that you could imagine. Antique stained-glass windows? They got a whole floor. Real quarter-sawn antique pine floorboards? No problem. Whole hand-carved entryways (not just doors, mind you, though they have plenty of those as well). Dozens of Victorian-era mantle places. You could outfit an entire 19th century block of townhouses with the stuff they have. Including the floorboards. The problem is when you see the word "salvage" in the company name, you might be inclined to think "bargain." While not nearly as expensive as some "High Street" antique stores in the area (or up and down Route 1), they arent *cheap* by any stretch of the imagination. But for people looking for larger antique items (tables, beds, chests, cupboards, etc.) they offer one of the best selections in the city, and while their prices arent cheap, I would say they are competitive.

Keith Frawley

I have visited this company for years, even to there previous location on congress street. They do have great items. I feel they have such great items due to the price of each item. There is nothing of value due to the price. One of my clients had purchased a light, but after hearing what they spent on it, my business partner and I suggested going online. They found exactly the same vintage/style and quality at a fraction of the cost. The light from this store was over $600 and the light they bought was $90(that included the shipping)!!!! My felling is they target people from Boston/NY that might pay this price if they had a store like this in a major city. It is unfortunate that this the business plan.

Marilyn Rinn

I am a local and I agree with the other reviewers who felt that the selection was interesting but prices ridiculously high. Way out of "reasonable" range. AND also agree that the staff is not at all helpful. Waited at counter for several minutes while being ignored by one person on the phone and a second who helped a customer looking for directions who walked up while we were waiting. No one would even look at us to acknowledge that we were waiting. Wouldnt bother going back.

Tyler Lund

Architectural Salvage is a very unique store next to the equally interesting flea for all. Here you can find antique tables, giant fish made of soda cans, and door knobs that may have come from Versailles. They are even dog friendly, but be sure to ask first if its ok to bring in Bowser. The owner is friendly and very helpful when looking for something specific. Prices werent terrible, though its hard to compare as the items are fairly unique.

Paul Foote

Interesting inventory, but completely ridiculous prices. Prices are two to three times what they should be and some are way more than that. For example, they want $10/brick for old Portland Brick Co. bricks. I can buy an extruded brick paver for $1.50 each new. I could understand if they asked $2.50 each, but $10? Get real!

Mark Lewin

Good quality, very appealing stuff, service is ok. HOWEVER VERRRRRY VERRRRRY Expensive. I am a collector and I suppose I am coming along good deals so I may be getting spoiled but wow! Above retail antique prices. You probably will find what you want, but be prepared to shell out the cash for it!

Junior Curbow

This is quite an excellent little place. Its like an architectural museum. Many old and hard to find things for renovating your home interior. The owner is a great lady.

Nancy Vogele

Lots of cool stuff, but the prices were way too high. So not worth it. It felt like a total tease. Go next door to Flea-for-all.

Jamie Hanlon

Comically patronizing sales staff. Pomade, absurd facial hair, clearly lost on his way to Brooklyn. Builders, shop elsewhere.

Mike McKernan

Enormous collection of vintage items from sinks to signs to door locks to furniture. Large library of recovered doors.

Bruce Macdonald

Building filled to the brim with items salvaged from area tear downs, prices are a bit high but worth the visit.

Grace Hemmingway

Whether im buying or selling , I have always left very satisfied ! Love the store, love Alice !

trapspamalot

Excellent service, wide selection & easy to deal with.